Kathyrn R. Fair

Kathyrn R. Fair is a PhD candidate in applied mathematics at the University of Waterloo, supervised by Professor Chris T. Bauch and Professor Madhur Anand. Prior to entering graduate school, she completed a BSc (Hons) in physical science with distinction at the University of Guelph. The overarching theme of her research is modelling disturbances in coupled human-environment systems. This work is motivated by the necessity of understanding the dynamics impacting these complex systems in an increasingly interconnected world, in order to inform policy decisions.

She is currently focused on exploring the dynamics and impact of disturbances in crucial agricultural and ecological systems on regional and global scales. This work includes modelling global agri-food trade networks, Brazilian forest-grassland mosaics, and the global forestry trade network. These complex systems are explored using a variety of techniques, including network, agent-based and differential equation models.

Her other research interests include mathematical models of human behaviour with applications to security and science policy, as well as sports analytics.